ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65C
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler
Challenger 65C vs Versatile 956
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VersatileModel B
Versatile 956
Four-Wheel Drive
- power
- 335 hp
- displacement
- 855 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
VersatileVersatile 956
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ 956 higher · +50 hp (+18%)65C285 hp
956335 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
65C is in the 64th percentile; 956 is in the 69th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 956 higher · +217 ci (+34%)65C638 ci
956855 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
65C is in the 70th percentile; 956 is in the 88th · 191 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied65C6
9566
Median Crawler Tractor6
65C is in the 50th percentile; 956 is in the 50th · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ 956 higher · +2 (+20%)65C10
95612
Median Crawler Tractor10
65C is in the 50th percentile; 956 is in the 54th · 179 models
65C (A)956 (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Versatile 956 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Versatile | — |
| Model | 65C | 956 | — |
| Category | Crawler | Four-Wheel Drive | — |
Engine
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Versatile 956 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Cummins | — |
| Model | 3306 DITA | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 285hp | 335hp | ▲ 956+50 hp · +18% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 638ci | 855ci | ▲ 956+217 ci · +34% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 5.5in | ▲ 956+0.7 in · +15% |
| Stroke | 6in | 6in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Versatile 956 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Constant mesh and Full power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Versatile 956 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | 260in | ▲ 956+28 in · +12% |
| Width | 120in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 128in | 139in | ▲ 956+11 in · +9% |
| Operating Weight | 32,875lb | 24,500lb | ▲ 65C+8,375 lb · +34% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Versatile 956 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Closed center load sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydraulic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Versatile 956 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | IVN/III | — |
| Hitch Category | III/IV | 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Versatile 956 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 articulated 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydraulic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Versatile 956 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Versatile 956 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | 15.9gal | ▲ 956+4.9 gal · +45% |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 69th percentile (335 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 88th percentile (855 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 50th percentile (10)B · 54th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 53rd percentile (24,500 lb)
A · 65CB · 956Median Crawler Tractor